When they arrived at a place where they had a wide field of vision, they quickly stopped.
Thud, thud, thud, thud…
The person in blue robes who rode on a quick horse had an astonishing speed, and soon, he disappeared into the horizon!
"How quick…"
"Damn it, it's a high-grade horse."
The group sighed in pity.
Even though they had repeatedly looked for Happy's precise location since he left Punishment Mount, he was simply too fast, and the path he took was very strange, causing them to repeatedly lose him. They would also often find themselves entangled with fierce beasts or their journey obstructed by other things, which was why Happy to had reached the government-made road first and left.
"Darn it, we let him off lightly!"
When they saw that he had an extraordinary steed, everyone became incredibly gloomy.
Their plan of robbing Happy while he was on his way had failed.
"Let's go!"
With a heart full of remorse, the group turned around on their horses in one uniform motion. With how swift they moved, they resembled a group of professional players from a guild who had been trained and had great teamwork.
Happy did not know that his actions had allowed him to avoid an unnecessary fight. He simply stepped on the stirrup, tugged the reins, and rushed out of the territory of Dengfeng County.
Even though he did not personally see the players who struck their horses and left, Happy knew his current situation very well.
He had bad blood with Class One Hall, so there was no way he would be safe.
He had no one he was close to in Shaolin Temple either, so he had to rush out of Zhengzhou as quickly as possible and get back to Gusu City, with which he was familiar. Even though he might still not have the power to stand against Class One Hall there, he was a disciple of the Murong Clan, and he had eyes and ears and friends over there. He would know of all the forces of power and players who entered the city. He would not be forced into a passive state like right then.
When he reached Gusu City, he could at least have a safe spot to stay!
As he thought of that, he suddenly felt a sense of danger.
'There's someone here!'
The shrill sound of something rushing in the air made Happy's entire body tense. He instinctively struck in the direction from which the powerful gust of wind came at him.
The shadow of his jade green hand swayed left and right in the air.
Thud! Thud!
His movements were swift and clean. Two arrows were struck away from the air. They sank into the ground by the road, their fletchings quivering!
However, Happy was not in a good state either. Even though he wore the Green Jade Shrouded in Heavenly Silks, his purlicue was in pain and a little numb because of the damage brought to him by two arrows shot by someone with Grandmaster Realm bow skills.
Everything had happened too suddenly though, so he had to do it, because he had already run into many people who had tried to rob him on his way. He knew that the arrows just then could not truly threaten him. As long as he tugged the reins and slowed down or stopped, they would miss him by themselves.
But if he reduced his speed or stopped rashly, he would definitely be in greater danger. Since there were people who decided to ambush him, then there was definitely not just one or two them around. No matter how confident Happy was in himself, he would never fight in battles he was not confident in winning. It was also not wise for him to be heavily surrounded when he did not know the situation and had yet to consider everything carefully. He also had no confidence in getting out of a huge battle to the death while intact.
"Good moves! Friend, please stop!"
A loud praise came from the left. With a whoosh, a black figure shot out of the forest like a wild goose. The person flew high into the air and swiftly landed like a specter. He blocked the middle of the government-made road, but his movements were incredibly strange. Just then, when he saw Happy accurately strike the arrow away, he was quite stunned.
"Who are you?!"
The moment the person revealed his skill, Happy knew that a powerful enemy had appeared. He frowned and decisively tugged at his reins.
His purplish-red horse raised its front hooves high in the air and let out a displeased neigh. Together with Happy, it stared warily at the black-faced man who was dressed in rags and looked like a beggar.
Chapter 152 - A Powerful Fighter on the Dragon Rank?
"This humble person is CantFoolAround."
The person had a black face and big eyes. When he revealed his name in a smug manner, he also smoothed out his black rags, which were basically just a few strips of cloth, in a very narcissistic manner. Happy frowned and felt that the man was a little strange. If he had been certain that there were no other ambushers in the area, he might have actually attacked.
Happy did not say anything, and his silence was met with slight shock from CantFoolAround.
He sized Happy up with a look of curiosity, and when he found out that Happy was truly indifferent to his name, a slight blush appeared on his dark face.
"Are you serious? You've never heard my name before?"
"I heard it now." Happy frowned. He had no recollection at that moment about World of Martial Arts Secret News Log.
And in his memories, there was no one with such a name either. When he saw the man tug at the shredded pieces of cloth that were like a skirt, he immediately felt speechless, and his temple throbbed. 'Where did this barbarian come from? That getup is really a little… unusual.'
"Oh well, if you never heard of me before, forget it."
The man with the black face swung his hand, and the awkward look on his face vanished. He once again focused on Happy, who remained seated firmly on the back of his horse and who was still very wary of him. "What's your name?"
'What's going on? I thought that he came for me? I was sure he was from Class One Hall or a helper from the other three great sects. But if he truly belonged to any of these factions, why would he talk so much? And he even did something as unnecessary as telling me his name.'
When Happy remembered that this person had a high-tier lightness skill, he could only squash down the disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e in his heart and tell the man his name.
"Happy?" The man with the black face nodded, and, with a serious look on his face, he said he would remember it. "Your name is pretty easy to say. By the way, your moves just now were really powerful. Where did you come from?"
When CantFoolAround abruptly changed the topic, Happy became the one who was unable to react to the situation. He scrutinized the man's expression, only to find that the man truly did not lie.
However, Happy could not help but frown and ask for confirmation in a puzzled manner. "You haven't heard of my name before either?"
While he was on his way here from Punishment Mount, he had logged off once. The Three Lonely Wolves had learned of him fighting against Class One Hall on Punishment Mount from the net, and they nearly bombarded him to death with endless questions. It was also at that moment that he learned that the matter in Shaolin Temple and Punishment Mount had pushed him to the center of the storm, which reminded him of how he had frequently searched for famous players to fight in his previous life.
For some reason, when he said those words, CantFoolAround's eyebrows twitched, and his reaction was even more exaggerated than Happy's! He jumped back a dozen feet in shock, and with surprise and bewilderment, he repeatedly sized Happy up.
"You! You're also on the Dragon Rank?" he blurted out in the end, but he did not sound too certain.
'Dragon Rank?!'
'I see… so World of Martial Arts Secret News Log is finally out, huh? If that's the case…'
"Oh no!"
Happy's expression changed, and he s.u.c.k.e.d in a deep breath in astonishment.
World of Martial Arts Secret News Log had some bad points during the early stages, since it had just been a prototype. Hence, he had never
paid any real attention to the Dragon Rank and Phoenix Rank in the early stages. Only when the level of his martial arts slowly increased did he begin to challenge the powerful players on Dragon Rank. That was why he did not have a great understanding of the members who were on the Dragon Rank during the early stages of the game.
However, he could still remember the millionaires who had their wealth exposed on the Rich Rank. Because of it, events like multiple sects gathering together to kill the rich had happened, and the memory of it was still fresh in his mind.
He looked up.
CantFoolAround had brought out a small book from somewhere, and once he wet his fingertips with saliva, he began to flip through the pages swiftly while going up and down them. He seemed to be searching for something seriously.
"That's not right. Your name isn't there."
"What's that in your hands?" Happy asked loudly while pretending not to know what it was.
"It's the World of Martial Arts Secret News Log. Are you saying you actually don't know what it is? What the heck? Well, I say, no wonder…" CantFoolAround looked up with a dumbfounded expression. He released a breath of relief. "If that's the case, you aren't on the Dragon Rank."
Happy nodded. "Could you lend me the book in your hands?"
When he heard this, CantFoolAround became even more at ease. While beaming at him, he generously threw the book to Happy.
In truth, based on CantFoolAround's original plan, as long as he appeared and stopped this person, then with his refreshing Beggar's Sect attire that was not bound by conventions and his domineering air from the Dragon Rank board, he should have been able to easily subdue the person. Then, he could take him in as his lackey and head to Wudang Sect on his mount while "he was at it" so that he could challenge Strict Mountain, who was a Wudang Sects member in front of him.
The book was fifty taels of silver while the handsome steed under Happy was something that was not available in the market as of then, even if people would pay loads for it. It was at least one hundred thousand taels of silver, so the trade was worth it.
However, what he did not know was that Happy already had other thoughts in his mind.
When he received World of Martial Arts Secret News Log, he flipped to the second last page and skimmed through it. Just as he expected, he found his name on the Rich Rank, and he could not help his expression which went sour.
He was ranked thirty-sixth on the list…
He had one million taels of silver crumbs, which were the rewards from selling the Great Wolf Fur Equipment Sets. Along with the rewards he gained from killing multiple players over the past few days, he had a total of around one million three hundred thousand taels of silver crumbs, and he did indeed have a little too much money.
His situation had been slightly better on Punishment Mount, because there was the Iron Chain Bridge separating him from everyone, and it was very difficult for even birds to traverse the area. But he had already descended from the mountain, so there would definitely be a lot of people who would come after him. He could not stay in one place for long!
"Thank you."
When he found out about his new circ.u.mstances, Happy could not be bothered with learning why the person before him had blocked his path. He tossed the book to CantFoolAround, returning it to him. At the same time, he tugged the reins and prepared to leave.
"Huh?" CantFoolAround was instantly stunned.
He thought that Happy would respect him once he saw his rank on the Dragon Rank, but he just flipped through the book before striking his horse to leave. CantFoolAround was instantly alarmed.
"Wait!"
Both of them had their own thoughts, and their reactions were a little eccentric.
Happy's reaction was very quick.
Since the person blocked his path, it was only natural that he had his own goals for doing so. If he did not target him specifically, then he had to have been waiting around for a prey, and Happy had been unlucky enough to run into him.
He controlled his steed again, and his expression became stern while he stared at CantFoolAround. "Do you have anything else?"
His tone instantly became emotionless and cold, and it was filled with an aura of supremacy.
CantFoolAround had always been an honest person. His idea of robbing someone had also been a spontaneous decision. Right then, when he heard the sudden change in tone and felt Happy's aura, he was taken aback.
CantFoolAround's aura weakened, and the words at the tip of his tongue changed. "Um, I was just thinking about… asking you to… lend me your horse?"
"You want to borrow my horse?"
Happy frowned.
What was going on? Why did he have to run into such a strange person?
When he was about to answer him, horse hooves suddenly rose from behind him, and they were accompanied by shouts.
Happy scowled and listened to them attentively.
Soon, the vague shouts became clearer!
"He's right in front!"
"Surround him, don't let him escape!"
Happy's expression turned cold, and his gaze as he stared at CantFoolAround instantly became freezing.
Clang!
The Hundred-battle Saber was drawn out of its scabbard. The dark blue saber halo that was close to the tenth realm exploded from the saber!
It was terrifying to behold!
"Ah!"
All color drained from CantFoolAround's face. "Don't attack me! If it's an inconvenience to you, then forget it!" he shouted out.
Then, without the image of a powerful fighter on the Dragon Rank, he disappeared into the forest. His cowardly actions left Happy speechless. 'How could such a person become one of the top-tier fighters in the later stages of the game?'
Chapter 153 - Repay Kindness Unto Those Who Were Kind to You, and Seek Revenge on Those Who Wronged You
Happy had his qi surge into his eyes, and his field of vision swiftly became wider and clearer. He could see the sect emblem sewn on the c.h.e.s.ts of the people in the distance.
He swept his gaze over them and felt at ease.
They were not from Class One Hall!
When CantFoolAround had shot arrows at him, he thought that someone had set up an ambush for him. But based on what he saw, it should have been a coincidence that CantFoolAround happened to be there.
When he thought of this, he found that it was logical.
While rushing forward, he chose areas that had few people, and the trails he picked were all remote, so few people knew about them. Who could have foretold where he would go?
Even with the divination system in World of Martial Arts, they could only figure out his location and the direction in which he was heading ten minutes ago.
When he thought of this, Happy relaxed.
However, when he remembered that his name was listed on the Rich Rank in World of Martial Arts Secret News Log, he felt a little gloomy. He had around one million taels of silver crumbs on his person, which were practically a ticking time bomb. If he did not spend them all in time, under the will of the high-class diviners who were incredibly accurate when it came to figuring someone's location, he would be unable to hide, and he would be continuously pursued.
But since he had just offended Class One Hall and his abilities would be compromised once he died, would that not mean that he would be giving a chance for Class One Hall to take revenge?
Happy did not want to bring about his own undoing!
If that were the case…
"I can only use that method from my previous life to avoid the divination system!"
Whie Happy was making his decision, the thunderous sound of horse hooves drew closer to him. A group of more than sixty riders headed toward him, who was alone on his horse, on the government-made road with a mighty and terrifying momentum.
The distance between them became smaller with each moment.
Happy could even see the color of his pursuers' teeth when they bared them at him.
Thud! Rumble�
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The cavalry unit had the momentum of a proper charge! They were so loud that they could even wake up the deaf!
Danger loomed over his head, but Happy did not seem to sense the murderous aura and the threat of death. He slowly turned his horse around. Even when the people were sixty-five feet away from him, he did not put away his horse. A cold sneer appeared on his lips, and a chilling glare shone in his eyes. His hands shot out like lightning.
"... Neigh!"
The two handsome horses in the forefront of the cavalry unit whinied in pain. They raised their hooves as if they had been struck by lightning. They threw themselves back while standing tall on two legs and fell on the animals behind them.
The sudden and shocking change instantly threw the people charging forward in disorder.
They had only just received their Horse Plates. When they saw that they were a group of sixty or so people chasing after only one player, they were all very confident. They charged forward while recording the event and giving off the feeling that they wanted to use their momentum to completely destroy their enemy!
However, how were they supposed to know just what sort of enemy they were facing?
A huge shadow appeared above them, but they were charging at a quick speed, and it was impossible for them to immediately take control of it. There were some of them who did not even think of tugging at their reins. They only watched wide-eyed and helpless as their mounts crashed against the animals of the people in front of them, and a tragedy happened!
In the chaos, the enemy in front of them suddenly vanished.
"Careful!"
"He's above!"
With that one word of warning, all the people looked up.
What they saw was a sky full of dark blue saber glows. With a sharp and furious momentum that could easily sweep away all obstacles, they descended from above. It was enough instantly fill up the people's minds and sight.
The saber glares slashed at them, and seven heads belonging to the people on horses, along with their blood, rushed into the sky!
A flash of blue robes seized the chance to enter the crowd where it was densest. The dark blue saber glare increased in brightness by leaps and bounds, and Happy attacked fearlessly. Wherever the saber glare was directed, he would mow down all resistance!
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